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Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Spicy, authentic recipe with Scotch-Bonnet peppers, allspice, ginger and nutmeg
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time1 hour
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: BBQ
Keyword: Caribbean Jerk, Chicken, Spicy
Servings: 6 people
Author: Matt Jendrusch
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Smoker or Grill
  • 1 Plastic bag use during marinade

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Chicken Recommend Drumsticks or Whole cut-up
  • 1 package SuckleBusters Jerk Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Oilive Oil
  • 4 each Fresh chopped scallions
  • 1 each Lime sliced

Instructions

  • Preparation
    Ingredients for Caribbean Jerk Chicken
  • Remove chicken from package, rinse with fresh water and pat dry with a paper towel. Place in a plastic marinade bag
  • Combine the orange juice, oilve oil and Sucklebusters Caribbean Jerk Marinade in mixing bowl and stir well.
  • Pour the marinade into the marinade bag
  • Remove any excess air, seal the bag making sure the chicken is thoroughly covered
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for even more flavor

Cooking

  • Preheat your smoker or grill to 300 – 325 degrees cooking temperature – we recommend a wood fired or charcoal heat source for the best flavor
    Coiking caribbean jerk chicken
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade bag and place on the grill, indirect heat
  • Cook for approximatly 30 munites, turning and checking for doneness every 15 minutes
  • The chicken is done at 165 degrees internal temperature
    Checking the temperature

Resting

  • Once the internal temparature reaches 165 degrees – remove from the grill or smoker and place on a serving dish to rest.
  • Rest for 5 minutes

Serving

  • Squeeze the sliced lime over the chicken and top with fresh chopped Scallions
  • Serve and enjoy!
    Serve the Caribbean Jerk Chicken